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Pomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China

While US president hailed visit as ‘great’, almost nothing of substance was achieved on resolving thorny issues

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

What to do with a fiddle leaf fig in April to encourage new growth and healthy, glossy, green leaves

April is the key month to give your fiddle leaf fig some extra care and attention

Ideal Home · Apr 8

Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay

Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets Xi

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Hotdog beef: will ‘greatest eater ever’ really miss Fourth of July contest?

Champion may be out as Nathan’s of Coney Island find Joey Chestnut’s deal with a plant-based rival hard to stomach

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2024

Intrigue swirls about possible reshuffles as China’s parliament convenes

Policy blueprint to be set out for year ahead and big personnel changes may be announced

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024

G20 summit: Xi Jinping’s 'no-show' marks shift from statesman to China ‘emperor’

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping began his third term with a diplomatic blitz that bolstered his image as a global statesman. Now, he’s set to skip the world’s premier international forum of world leaders — and it’s not exactly clear why.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

Robot surgeons provide many benefits, but how autonomous should they be?

Keyhole surgery using robotic arms has transformed medicine. But the next generation of advanced robotics might be able to surpass the skills of surgeons

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Council's 'glowing' description of care inspection report criticised

The report on the Vale Council's care service was largely positive but also included areas for improvement

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

China looks to consumers to drive economic rebound

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s agenda for this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature: Revive the economy by encouraging consumers to spend more now that severe anti-virus controls have ended

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023